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Clover
The belief that clover brings luck...find a 4 leaf clover make a wish...ladybug on clover and your wishes come true.


I know a place where the sun is like gold,
And the cherry blooms burst with snow,
And down underneath is the loveliest nook,
Where the four-leaf clovers grow.

One leaf is for HOPE, and one is for FAITH,
And one is for LOVE, you know,
And GOD put another in for LUCK --
If you search, you will find where they grow.

But you must have HOPE, and you must have FAITH,
You must LOVE and be strong -- and so --
If you work, if you wait, you will find the place
Where the four-leaf clovers grow.

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 Everything's Coming up Clovers!

Knitted Clover Mug Rug, Clover allover eyelet back scrubber & cloth, Knit a clover pin... it is endless what you can do with clovers.

Clover Appliques

1 skein Cotton Crochet Thread size 3
1 set of double point needles
(Pictured above please note: left was done with size 4 Right with size 6)
Tapestry needle

Make two balls of yarn.

Cast on with 1 skein 3 stitches and three with the second ball of yarn.

Row 1: *K1f&b,k1,k1f&b* repeat to second set of stitches( 5 stitches ea)
Row 2: Purl
Row 3: * K1,m1,k3,m1,k1* repeat to second set of stitches. (7 stitches ea).
Row 4: Join the two sets by: P6,p2tog,p6. ( 13 stitches)
Note: cut non working thread and weave in the ends.
Row 5:K1,m1,k11,m1,k1 ( 15 stitches)
Row 6: purl
Row 7:K6,sl2togkwise,k1,p2sso,k6. (13 stitches )
Row 8: Purl
Row 9:K5,sl2togkwise,k1,p2sso,k5 ( 11 stitches )
Row 10: Purl
Row 11: Ssk,k2,sl2kwise,k2,p2sso,k2,k2tog. ( 7 stitches)
Row 12:purl
Row 13:Ssk,sl2togkwise,k1,p2sso,k2tog ( 3 stitches )
Row 14: purl
Row 15 P3tog. Place remaining stitch on a stitch holder.
Repeat rows 1-15 for two more " leaves" of the clover for 3 leaf clover.
Knit the stitch on the needle , then the  two sections from holder, making sure they are right side up. Knit I-cord for desired length, bind off.
Note: If needed Starch clover.

Samples: J.P.Coats and Clark™ Royale® Forest Green Crochet thread size 4 and 6 needles, see picture note.

Puffy Applique Clover Cloth

1 skein knitting worsted yarn
1 set of size 7 ( US ) single point  needles
1 clover applique
3 100% cotton balls
Sewing thread matching to cloth
Scissors
Tapestry needle

Cast on:
Small Cloth: 29 stitches
Large Cloth :39 stitches

Knit 1" of garter stitch, begin pattern.
Pattern:

Row 1: K4,p1,*k1,p1* end with K4.
Row 2: K all stitches

Knit till 1" from desired length, knit 1" garter stitch. Bind off and weave in ends.

Finishing:
Place clover where you want it sewn. Sew down one leaf, from underneath, leaving a 1" pocket. Stuff cotton ball in pocket, use a needle to spread it out. Repeat this process to the other two leaves. Tack down the stem.

Samples: J.P.Coats and Clark ™Royale® Forest Green Crochet thread size 4  for applique. Elmore- Pisgah Peaches n Cream™ Ivory knitting worsted for cloth.

Note: Sample is incorrect- borders are now even with the above directions.



Clover Mug Rug

1 skein knitting worsted yarn ( you can use wool, acrylic or cotton )
1 set of size 7( US ) single point needles
1 set of size 6 (US ) double point needles
Tapestry needle

Knit three leaves.

Cast on: 3 stitches with one skein of yarn, 3 stitches with second skein of yarn
Row 1: (rs) K1,(kf&b) x2 on first and second set of stitches. 5 stitches on each set.
Row 2 and all even rows : Purl
Row 3,5&7: K1,m1,knit to last stitch, m1,k1.
Row 9: K1,m1,k9,k2tog,k9,m1,k1 Note: k2tog joins the first and second set of stitches, cut off the second skein.
Row11: Knit
Row13-29: K1,ssk,knit to the last 3 stitches, k2,k1.
Knit this row till 5 stitches ( knit 26 rows ) 5 stitches remain on needle.
Row 31: K1,sl1,k2tog,psso,k1.
Row 33: Sl,k2tog,psso, last stitch onto a stitch holder.
Repeat these 33 rows for the other two petals of the clover.
Knit the stitch on the needle , then the  two sections from holder, making sure they are right side up. Knit I-cord for desired length, bind off.
arrange the leaves and tack them together for stability, underneath.

Note: Starch clover if needed.
I knit the two at the same time, putting 4 skeins in separate zip lock bags to keep them from tangling together.

Gift Idea: Glass Irish coffee mug with  coffee, wintergreen mints and the clover mug rug inside.

Sample: Elmore- Pisgah's Peaches n Cream™ knitting worsted Christmas Green size 7 single point needles and size 6 double point needles for I-Cord.

By Maile